RECEPTIVE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

receptive

adjective

ri-ˈsep-tiv

Definition of receptive

as in open

willing to consider new or different ideas needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business

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Recent Examples of receptive Though the film is now regarded as one of the greatest works of the 21st century, when Del Toro set out to make it, the industry was not receptive to his ideas. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Watt had long phone conversations with Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, both of whom were receptive to the pitch. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 Industry reviews have been reasonably receptive so far, but paying customers are proving tougher. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 Employees who feel cared about also become more receptive to feedback and change. — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive

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open

Adjective

For the tinkering types, Meta also released open weights for Muse’s code to help people connect it to a range of other devices.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Contrary to preelection expectations by observers for a double-digit difference in favor of Yotova, her opponent showed a surprisingly strong performance, leaving all options open for the runoff.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

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